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Fernande completed her studies in 2000 with a Master’s Degree in Clinical and Humanistic Psychology and earned her Doctoral Degree in 2024. With extensive therapy and counseling experience, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and diverse populations.
Fernande’s professional journey encompasses preventive therapy for high-risk teens and children, individual and group therapy facilitation, and trauma specialization and supervision. She has conducted and facilitated therapy sessions, collaborating with families, case workers, and the court system to ensure proper evaluation and treatment plans. As a Trauma Specialist, Fernande has supervised staff working with traumatized children and adolescents.
Specializing in Clinical and Humanistic Psychology, Fernande excels in diagnostic evaluations and various therapeutic models such as play therapy, drawing therapy, trauma therapy, CBT, TF-CBT, and the IMH model. Her expertise includes treating child abuse, neglect, traumatic experiences, and various psychological disorders.
Known for her problem-solving abilities and effective stress management, Fernande works persistently towards specific goals. Her excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with fluency in English, French, Arabic, and some Spanish, enable her to connect with a diverse clientele.
For the past four years, Fernande has served as Supervisor/Counselor Manager at Positive Kids, bringing a wealth of knowledge, particularly in the area of ADHD. She works closely with clinicians and families to help achieve their goals.
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